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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

Author Instructions

The Journal for Developing the Social and Community provides the following detailed instructions to assist authors in preparing and submitting manuscripts for publication. Authors are strongly encouraged to carefully read and follow these guidelines to ensure a smooth submission, review, and publication process.

 

  1. Scope and Types of Manuscripts

The journal welcomes original contributions in the fields of humanities and social sciences, including interdisciplinary research related to social and community development.

The journal accepts the following types of manuscripts:

  • Research Articles: Reports of original research findings with clear methodology and analysis.
  • Academic Articles: Conceptual, theoretical, or analytical discussions.
  • Review Articles: Comprehensive reviews and syntheses of existing literature.
  • Book Reviews: Critical evaluations of academic books relevant to the journal’s scope.

All submissions must demonstrate academic rigor, originality, and relevance.

 

  1. Submission Process

Authors must submit manuscripts through the journal’s online system:

Journal Submission System (ThaiJo):
https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/rdirmu/index

Before submission, authors must:

  • Ensure the manuscript complies with all formatting and structural requirements
  • Confirm that the manuscript is original and not under consideration elsewhere
  • Prepare all required components (title, abstract, references, etc.)

 

  1. Manuscript Preparation

Authors must prepare manuscripts using the official journal template:

Download Template:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TOKFxaobtOInS9Nsb58kT-pv0JtyPgYb?usp=sharing

3.1 Language

  • Manuscripts may be written in Thai or English
  • English manuscripts should be grammatically accurate and professionally edited
  • Thai manuscripts should follow formal academic Thai language standards

 

3.2 Formatting Requirements

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
  • Font: TH SarabunPSK
  • Paper size: B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)
  • Margins: 1 inch (2.5 cm) on all sides
  • Layout: Single-column format

 

3.3 Length

Manuscripts should not exceed 15 pages, including all elements such as:

  • Title page
  • Abstract
  • Main content
  • Tables and figures
  • References

 

  1. Manuscript Structure

4.1 Title

  • Must be concise, clear, and informative
  • Provided in both Thai and English
  • Avoid abbreviations unless widely recognized

 

4.2 Author Information

  • Full names of all authors (Thai and English)
  • Institutional affiliations
  • Email address of corresponding author

 

4.3 Abstract

  • Required in both Thai and English
  • Should summarize objectives, methods, key findings, and conclusions
  • Length:
    • Academic articles: ≤250 words
    • Research articles: ≤500 words

 

4.4 Keywords

  • Up to 5 keywords
  • Provided in both Thai and English
  • Should reflect the core topics of the manuscript

 

  1. Structure of Research Articles

Research articles must include the following sections:

  1. Introduction
    • Background and significance
    • Research problem and objectives
  2. Methodology
    • Research design
    • Data collection and analysis methods
  3. Results
    • Clear presentation of findings
  4. Discussion
    • Interpretation of results
    • Comparison with existing studies
  5. Conclusion and Recommendations
    • Summary of key findings
    • Implications and future research directions
  6. References

 

  1. Structure of Academic Articles

Academic (non-research) articles should include:

  • Introduction
  • Main discussion (organized into sections)
  • Conclusion
  • References

 

  1. Tables, Figures, and Illustrations
  • Must be clearly labeled and numbered
  • Titles must be written in English
  • Should be relevant and not duplicate text content
  • Must include source information if adapted

 

  1. Citation and Reference Style

All references must follow APA Style (American Psychological Association):

APA Guide:
https://apastyle.apa.org/

Requirements:

  • All in-text citations must appear in the reference list
  • All references must be accurate and complete
  • Use credible and verifiable sources

 

  1. Ethical Requirements

Authors must comply with the journal’s publication ethics policy:

  • Manuscripts must be original and not previously published
  • Proper citation of all sources is required
  • Plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification are strictly prohibited
  • Conflicts of interest must be disclosed

Publication Ethics (COPE):
https://publicationethics.org/

 

  1. Peer Review Process

The journal uses a double-blind peer review system, where:

  • Authors and reviewers remain anonymous
  • Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two experts

Evaluation criteria include:

  • Originality
  • Academic significance
  • Methodological rigor
  • Clarity and organization

 

  1. Open Access Policy

The journal operates under an open access model. All articles are freely available.

Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivatives 4.0 License:

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

 

  1. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

Publication fees are charged only after acceptance:

  • Thai articles: 3,500 THB
  • English articles: 4,000 THB

No submission or review fees are required.

 

  1. Contact and Support

For inquiries, submission assistance, or additional information, please contact:

Research and Development Institute
Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University

Website:
http://research.rmu.ac.th/

Journal Platform:
https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/rdirmu/index

 

  1. Final Checklist for Authors

Before submission, authors should confirm:

  • Manuscript follows journal template
  • All sections are complete
  • References are properly formatted (APA Style)
  • No plagiarism or ethical violations
  • All authors are correctly listed
  • Abstract and keywords are included

 

Copyright Notice

Copyright Notice

All articles published in the Journal for Developing the Social and Community are the intellectual property of their respective authors.

The journal provides open access to its content and publishes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).

Under this license, users are permitted to:

  • Read, download, copy, and distribute the published material for non-commercial purposes
  • Share the content in any medium or format
  • Use the material provided that proper credit is given to the author(s) and the journal

However, users are not permitted to:

  • Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works from the material
  • Use the content for commercial purposes without prior written permission

Authors retain full copyright of their work. The journal is granted the right to publish, distribute, and archive the articles as part of its academic dissemination.

Any use of the published material beyond the terms of this license requires prior written consent from the author(s).

For more information about the license, please visit:
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

 

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